Hershey Pennsylvania Map

About Hershey, Pennsylvania

Hershey is a locality in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of 14,242. The population density is 387.1 people per km². Hershey is located at 40.2859°N, 76.6502°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 17033.

Hershey, Pennsylvania, unfolds across a gentle terrain, where rolling hills, softened by the persistent kiss of humid summers and crisp autumns, give way to broad, fertile valleys. It lies 7.6 miles east-south-east of Lower Paxton, PA (from Lower Paxton, PA: bearing 103°T), and is situated 1.1 miles north-east of Swatara. The land here, a rich loam, breathes with the scent of damp earth and the distant, sweet perfume of its signature industry. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches heavy with the weight of seasons, line the quiet avenues, their leaves creating a dappled canopy that shifts with the sun. Evenings in Hershey often bring a soft, diffused light, a quiet glow that settles over the tidy neighborhoods and the more expansive fields beyond, lending a peaceful aspect to the landscape. This is a place built on a singular vision, a sweet dream made manifest by Milton S. Hershey. The very air seems to carry whispers of his ambition, a legacy woven into the fabric of the local economy, which remains inextricably linked to the production of chocolate. The sprawling manufacturing complex, a landmark in itself, hums with a steady, rhythmic output, its influence felt in the employment of many and the distinctive aroma that drifts on the breeze. Beyond the industry, orchards and farmlands, remnants of the region’s agricultural past, still dot the surrounding countryside, offering a visual counterpoint to the industrial might. The community’s character is one of quiet pride and a shared identity, a testament to the man who shaped not just a product, but a town.

About This Hershey Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Hershey, Pennsylvania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hershey and Dauphin County.

Detailed location data for Hershey includes the ZIP code (17033), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Dauphin County (Harrisburg), and school district assignment (Derry Township School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hershey is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.